Insert Pharmacy Logo Here Common Medications That Are Safe for Your Cat Product Feline Dosage Common Use Benadryl Give 1 mg per 1 pound of body Allergies/itching (diphenhydramine) weight Cranberry juice concentrate Encourage to drink often and as Urinary tract infections much as possible Dramamine Give 12.5 mg one half hour prior Motion sickness (dimenhydrinate) to travel Glucosamine/chondroitin Give 500 mg per day Arthritis joint pain Hydrocortisone Apply a small amount up to two Itchy, raw or irritated skin times daily Hydrogen peroxide 3% Give 10 ml by mouth every 15 Induce vomiting after accidental minutes ingestion of a poison Imodium Give 1 teaspoon for every 20 Diarrhea (loperamide) pounds every 4-6 hours or until symptoms being to resolve Mineral oil Up to 2 teaspoons daily Constipation Maalox (aluminum with Up to 2 teaspoons every 8 hours Antacid and anti-gas magnesium hydroxide) Pepcid AC Give ¼ tablet once or twice daily. Ulcers, acid reflux or belly ache (famotidine) Talk to your vet first Other common medications Antibiotic ointments: Helpful in the treatment of small wounds, bites or minor infections. Always thoroughly clean the wound with soap and water first. Antibacterial soap: Can be use to clean any wound or injury. Nasal sprays: Saline nasal spray and pediatric nasal sprays (Little Noses) can be given in kittens and cats to alleviate dryness and nasal congestion associated with a cold. Common Medications to Avoid in Your Cat Insert Pharmacy Logo Here Tylenol (acetaminophen) This seemingly safe drug used in humans for headaches and fever, can actually be deadly to your cat. Cats have an unusual metabolism in their liver. When Tylenol is eaten, it is taken by the bloodstream to the liver. In the cat, the liver metabolizes or breaks down Tylenol into separate components which are actually toxic to the cat. In other species these components are further broken down by the liver into non toxic substances. But the cat lacks the necessary enzymes to continue this breakdown process. These end products of Tylenol breakdown are so toxic to the cat that death is the typical outcome. Aspirin and Pepto-Bismol Similar to Tylenol, both aspirin and Pepto Bismol are highly toxic when used in treating cats. Both medicines contain salicylates which can cause respiratory failure and hyperglycemia. Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant found in many cold remedies, but acts like a stimulant in cats who can experience elevated heart rates and seizures. Many Prescription Medications Pets often snatch pill vials from counters and nightstands or gobble up meds accidentally dropped on the floor. Medications of particular concern are: Prescription NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) Antidepressants Pain relievers like Vicodin, Tylenol with Codeine and Percocet Ritalin (methylphenidate) Fluorouracil Isoniazid Anti-diabetics like Glucophage (metformin) and glyburide Vitamin D derivatives Baclofen .